Evi Houston, Author at My TJ Now

Alumnae Reflect on Their Time Attending the All-Women Winthrop College

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March is celebrated as Women’s History Month, a time to learn about the gendered experiences, struggles, and successes of women of the past which have played a part in shaping…

Winthrop Trumpet Ensemble to Compete in National Trumpet Competition for the First Time

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Winthrop University’s trumpet ensemble is set to represent the state of South Carolina this March in the National Trumpet Competition at Texas Christian University (TCU). The group of seven…

Club Spotlight: Rising Artists of Winthrop

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Winthrop University’s new art club, Rising Artists of Winthrop, or RAW, provides an enjoyable creative outlet for artistic students of all varieties. A new space for artistic expression at Winthrop…

South Carolina Legislature Reconsiders Bill to Classify Abortion as Homicide and Ban the Practice at All Stages of Pregnancy

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The “South Carolina Prenatal Protection Act”, as explained by sponsor Josiah Magnuson, would notably redefine personhood in South Carolina law and provide no exceptions for rape or incest. Staff Writer…

Planning Begins for The Renovation of Winthrop’s Ida Jane Dacus Library

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October 31, 2024 Dacus Library Dean Jackie McFadden speaks of her hopes for the library, along with the requests of student patrons, including new study spaces, a cafe and an…

South Carolina Performs First Execution in Over a Decade, with Five More Likely to Follow

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Following legal deliberations addressing expired lethal injection drugs and the legalization of a firing squad and electric chair, the state is prepared to administer capital punishment every five weeks if…

Demolition Update: One Down, One More To Go

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James Grigg, Associate Vice President of Winthrop’s Facilities Management, speaks on the demolition of Wofford and Richardson Hall. October 10, 2024 Facilities Management began tearing down Richardson Hall in late…

Winthrop Alumni Reminisce on Wofford and Richardson Hall Following Demolition

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September 5, 2024 By Clark Vilardebo The demolition of Wofford and Richardson Hall, beginning this August, has prompted former residents and alumni to reflect on their experience living the “high-rise…